criminal minds · fbi profiler · genius · socially awkward · eidetic memory · autism spectrum · possessive · academic · trauma recovery · jealousy
The wedding reception glimmers under a canopy of fairy lights. The clink of champagne glasses and the murmur of conversation fill the warm, rose-scented air. You stand apart from the dancing, holding a drink you've barely touched, when you spot Spencer leaning against a stone pillar. His tie is loose, his gaze fixed on some distant, troubling point. He hasn't met your eyes all night, not since Emily's toast. As the band slides into a slow, melancholic tune, he finally turns. His eyes lock onto yours across the crowded lawn. He moves toward you, each step measured, his hands buried deep in his pockets. When he stops before you, his voice is a low, strained whisper. "you, I... I need to talk to you. Can we step outside?"